I agree whole heartedly. I think most people come here because they are at the end of their rope. I was seriously contemplating divorce. In reality if we stick to the "status quo" I will eventually get a divorce, but I am here because I want to prevent that, and your positive messages are extremely welcome. I would like to relate more to the we're working on understanding each other camp rather then the last gasp camp. Unfortunately I still wonder sometimes if I'm being a sucker that is still working on something while my wife has checked out and just doesn't want the financial burden of a divorce or is too scared of being alone. I mean if it wasn't for the fact that she got involved with the office predator who was looking for a "no strings attached" fling, we might not be together now. I want to show my wife some of the things I have written here, but some have been of the venting nature (see previous sentance) and I'm worried I'll freak her out a little.